Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was released 3 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 vs the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and QX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.